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I stopped by the State Fair this weekend, just to check in on the big guy (Tex) and grab a funnel cake. Having not been to the fair in several years, though, I wasn’t sure what it might hold for a city girl who does not like heat or crowds. To my delight, I had a wonderful time! The weather was perfect, the grounds were pristine, the exhibits were fabulous, and the fried foods were just to my liking.
My family particularly enjoyed the Texas Skyway. It’s a welcome addition to the fair, and really, an unexpected treat. The ride is short, but the view is spectacular.
Also spectacular: The Neiman Marcus Fortnight exhibit in the Hall of State. Photos and memorabilia from the downtown store’s famed fortnight celebrations are on display here, and if anyone knows how to throw a party, it’s Neiman’s. A 1969 note from Stanley Marcus to the store’s visual director at the time strongly instructed him to keep within the $70-80,000 budget in the future. That’s about a $400,000 party, by today’s standards.
Only six more days to experience this year’s fair! Because, like Stanley Marcus, Dallas knows how to put on a show.
liz
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Once again this year, we’ll be tallying up the crème of the crop for the best all over Dallas and Fort Worth. The results will appear in our December issue of each respective magazine letting you know who’s on top for 2007. Make your opinions count…vote now at dallaschild.com and fortworthchild.com to get your voice heard!
Voting ends Nov 1!
Lauren
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Time is a recurring theme throughout our October issue. To give you some perspective on how precious it is, you’ll want to read our very special story written by a local mother/daughter about their journey with childhood cancer. Jennifer Hardy was only 2 when she was diagnosed with Wilms’ Tumor; through treatments and time, the tumor disappeared (she’s now 24), but she and her mother still carry the battle wounds on their hearts.
The family who sweats together stays together! Competitive sports are great, but check out our ideas for engaging your kids in fitness activities that they can enjoy (and crave) long after their glory days fade.
Also in this issue, Lauren Niebes sits down for a rare interview with Tiffany Cuban, the wife of Dallas Mavericks owner and mega-entrepreneur Mark Cuban. And of course, it’s the month of all things orange and chocolate! We’ve culled all the best harvest events and (non-scary) Halloween activities in town.
Read it all in our October issue, on the newstands now.
~ Shelley
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If your wallet is just beginning to perk up again after the initial onslaught of back-to-school purchases, you’ll be thrilled to know that fall consignment season is here! Pass off last winter’s outgrown kid duds and pick up some gently used, new-to-you items at bargain prices.
Check out our list of some of the most well-known sales. If you know of others, please leave us a comment and share the scoop!
Divine Consign Grapevine, Sept. 25-26; Arlington, Oct. 5-6
Outgrown Treasures Plano, Sept. 26-28
Rocking Horse Children’s Consignment Sale Coppell, Sept. 27-29
Just Between Friends McKinney, Sept. 28-29
Sweet Repeats McKinney, Sept. 29
Lil’ Lambs Allen, Oct. 18-20
Carousel Children’s Consignment North Dallas/Farmer’s Branch, Oct. 18-20
Happy bargain-hunting!
~ Lisa
15:
If it seems like we’ve been distant lately, we’re really not neglecting you! Once again, we’re just getting ready to finalize an excellent fall issue—and, we’ve got lots to say. So, stay tuned—September’s almost here.
But, for now, it’s still August, and it’s still very hot. Cool off with a glass of lemonade this Sunday (8/19) at a lemonade stand with a purpose. Dallas sisters Mackenzie and Madison Meadows (7 and 6, respectively) are hosting this summery fundraiser with the help of Half Price Books, and all proceeds will benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids program.
The Meadows girls aren’t the only ones dabbling in non-profit causes and making a difference. We’ve discovered families across North Texas are exposing their kids to philanthropy, and in some very surprising ways…and you’ll read all about it next month.
Mackenzie and Friends Lemonade Stand
Sunday, August 19
2-4pm
Half Price Books
5803 E. Northwest Highway
-liz
03:
Our August issue is packed full of goodness this month, and in it, two new sections make their debut – Nesting and Parenting North/South of 635.
Nesting is our home + garden guide to living with kids, since we know that when they enter the picture, many things change, and your décor is one of them. We’re putting our two cents in on how to still live beautifully, peacefully and the way you’ve grown accustomed to (pre-kids), even if you do have three pairs of ketchup-covered hands running around your white-washed room.
Parenting North/South of 635 is our special zoned section, tailor made for those of you living in Dallas County (South of 635) or Collin County (North of 635). In it you’ll find “Mommies and Shakers,” “Talk” heard in the carpool line, and various other bits of information and stories that are for and about people in your neck of the woods.
We hope you enjoy these new sections as much as we’ve enjoyed putting them together for you. We’d love to get your feedback and hear your thoughts on them! Email us at editorial@dallaschild.com.
Cheers and have a great weekend!
Lauren
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